HerpMapper vs LizardBox

HerpMapper is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization designed to gather and share information about reptile and amphibian observations across the planet. Using the HerpMapper mobile app, you can create records of your herp observations and keep them all in one place. In turn, your data is made available to HerpMapper Partners – groups who use your recorded observations for research, conservation, and preservation purposes. Your observations can make valuable contributions on the behalf of amphibians and reptiles. Using your phone’s camera and GPS capabilities, the HerpMapper mobile app creates a ‘voucher record’ of your find, incorporating photos of the animal, and recording the location. For calling frogs and toads, the app enables you to record and include a sound file in a record. The date and time of day are also recorded. The app features a searchable database of the common and scientific names for all of the world’s herpetofauna, and you can search for either type of name by entering just a fragment. The newest version of the app allows you to add multiple photos and soundfiles to a record The HerpMapper mobile app does not require wireless or cellular service in order to properly record locations - it uses your phone’s native GPS device, which remains in satellite contact when outside (many HerpMapper records have been recorded in remote corners of the globe). Once you are back in wireless or cellular range, you can upload (sync) your collected records to the HerpMapper database. Once uploaded, you can view any and all of your records from the HerpMapper website (www.herpmapper.org). Creating a HerpMapper account is fast, simple, and free, and you can use the site and the mobile app to keep track of your finds, build a life list, and contribute to science and herp conservation! Instructions for creating an account, and installing and using the mobile app, are listed on the HerpMapper website. Who can see the records you create? There are two levels of visibility for records. Only you and HerpMapper Partners have access to all of the data in the records you create. Other users of HerpMapper and the general public can only see very basic information in your records – they do not have access to exact locality data. Any pictures attached to a record have their locality metadata stripped, so they can be seen by everyone on the HerpMapper website, which means you can also see the cool herps being recorded by other people from around the world. Who are HerpMapper's Partners? For the most part, they are biologists working for state or regional agencies, university researchers, or conservation organizations across the globe. A list of HerpMapper Partners is maintained on the HerpMapper website.

Every critter. Every log. One place. LizardBox is the care tracker for reptile, amphibian and arachnid keepers. From a first leopard gecko to a full breeding rack, keep your animals, care records, feeding schedule and collection organized in one place. TRACK EVERY CRITTER Create a profile for every animal with species, morph, sex, key dates, tags and photos. Organize your collection your way, switch between card and rack views, and give every critter its own QR code for instant profile access. LOG EVERY CARE EVENT Record feedings, weights, sheds, vet visits, temperatures, humidity, breeding events and more with 35 event types. Search and filter your complete care history to quickly see what happened, when it happened and how your animal has changed over time. TRACK FEEDINGS & WEIGHT Record feeder types, feeding outcomes and feeding notes. Keep a complete weight history for every animal and watch trends develop over time. NEVER MISS A REMINDER Create recurring or one-time reminders for individual critters or entire groups. Tag-based reminders automatically include new animals as your collection grows. Receive reminders through push notifications, email, or both. EXPLORE THE SPECIES LIBRARY Browse more than 7,000 reptiles, amphibians and arachnids. View species care guidance, temperature and humidity targets, adult size, lifespan estimates and reference photos. Use metric or imperial measurements. IDENTIFY A SPECIES FROM A PHOTO Take a photo of an animal and get a species match from the LizardBox catalog, complete with confidence scores and alternative matches to compare. Available with Pro. KEEP YOUR COLLECTION IN SYNC Your animals, logs, reminders and care history stay synced across your Apple devices, so your collection is always with you. START FREE • Up to 5 critters • Unlimited reminders • All 35 event types • Full species library • Sync across your devices • No card required LIZARDBOX PRO • Unlimited critters • Photo-based species identification • Weekly recap emails • Every new Pro feature as it ships YOUR DATA, YOUR WAY Export your complete collection as JSON, or export critters, logs and reminders as CSV from Settings. If you downgrade from Pro, nothing is deleted. Your care history stays yours. LizardBox Pro is available as a monthly or annual subscription. Subscription pricing is displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage your subscription and turn off auto-renew in your Apple Account subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://lizardbox.co/privacy Terms of Use: https://lizardbox.co/terms